From 042c6117b3858564bc3eda816aedab402eb44e13 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: szaganek Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2026 17:03:59 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Add section on transfer fees for payouts --- .../actors/monetizing/monthly-payouts.mdx | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+) diff --git a/sources/platform/actors/monetizing/monthly-payouts.mdx b/sources/platform/actors/monetizing/monthly-payouts.mdx index 81ad6a27e5..12fd2123ad 100644 --- a/sources/platform/actors/monetizing/monthly-payouts.mdx +++ b/sources/platform/actors/monetizing/monthly-payouts.mdx @@ -84,3 +84,21 @@ Your payout invoice must meet the minimum threshold that depends on the payout m - $100 for other payout methods If your monthly profit doesn't meet these thresholds, the funds roll over to the next month until the threshold is reached. + +### Transfer fees for payouts + +Due to transfer fees, the payout you receive might be lower than the invoiced amount. + +International transfers involve intermediaries that often deduct transfer fees. These fees typically range from $10 to $50 and depend on the destination country and the banks involved in the process. Deductions are usually applied automatically during the transfer. + +Apify sends payments from the Czech Republic (CZ) through the SWIFT wire transfer. For international transfers, Apify uses the SHA (shared costs) method, where you pay the fees charged by an intermediary or recipient bank and Apify covers its own bank fees. + +For payments to the United States, the Automated Clearing House (ACH) method isn't possible. + +:::tip Consider PayPal as your payout method + +For more transparent and lower fees, as well as faster transactions, consider using PayPal. As the only intermediary between Apify and you, PayPal is also the only party that might charge a fee. + +::: + +Note that Apify's payment methods and banking partners might change without prior notice.